Nikolay Yurkov vs Alexander I. Sotnikov
Nikolay Yurkov (85, RUS) and Alexander I. Sotnikov (75, FM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 21 rapid/blitz games. Yurkov leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1906 and 1922, the Elo model gives Sotnikov a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1906 vs 1922 (Δ -16)
With Nikolay Yurkov as white
42% Nikolay22% draw36% Alexander
With Alexander I. Sotnikov as white
33% Nikolay20% draw47% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Yurkov | Alexander I. Sotnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1906 | 1922 |
| Peak rating | 1960 · Oct 2013 | 2320 · Apr 2004 |
| Peak age | 72 | 53 |
| World rank now | #43,822 | #41,323 |
| World rank peak | #37,744 | #4,664 |
| Federation rank now | #1,470 | #1,147 |
| Games (career, STD) | 134 | 503 |
| Months active | 178 | 218 |
| % white wins | 41% | 53% |
| % black wins | 41% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 40 |
Best Win
Nikolay Yurkov
Alexander I. Sotnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Yurkov
Alexander I. Sotnikov